# Explore Singapore vs Park Journal

The clearest difference is ads: Park Journal at none against Explore Singapore's shown. Park Journal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Explore Singapore's advantage is ratings volume (498 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explore Singapore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Park Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Park Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore Singapore has 498 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore Singapore | Park Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-singapore/id364911596/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park-journal/id6792525631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **498** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618) | [Peak Beak LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792040172) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore Singapore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-singapore/id364911596)

Navigate Singapore's public transport system with an up-to-date, offline subway map. Features include a route planner, GPS integration, and street maps for every station. Available in English and Chinese.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date MRT map, Offline functionality, Route planner, GPS integration, Street maps for stations, English and Chinese language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP mode | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful for navigation
- 👍 Clean and efficient system
- 👍 Helpful for residents and tourists
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated maps
- 🐛 Inaccurate fare information
- 🐛 App hangs or crashes
- 🐛 Misleading pricing
- 🐛 No fare shown with itinerary

**Reported bugs**

- Map is very outdated with nonexistent lines
- Immediately charged when downloaded
- No fare shown with itinerary
- Keeps hanging after one destination
- App expired

**Requested features**

- Update Singapore MRT map
- Add new routes
- Show fare with itinerary
- Update fare information
- Add bus app for Singapore


### Park Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park-journal/id6792525631)

This app helps you meticulously plan and document your Walt Disney World adventures. Track every meal, ride, character encounter, and souvenir, then transform your memories into a shareable keepsake.

**Highlights:** Daily park planning and itinerary building, Log food, rides, character meets, and souvenirs, EPCOT festival and World Showcase passport features, Animated achievement pins and pin trading book, Memory Map and printable trip book creation, Offline trip planner and travel party profiles (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $16.49 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore Singapore free?

Explore Singapore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Park Journal free?

Park Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Explore Singapore or Park Journal?

Park Journal is rated higher. Explore Singapore averages 4.7 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Park Journal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Explore Singapore or Park Journal have ads?

Explore Singapore shows ads; Park Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explore Singapore or Park Journal?

Explore Singapore ships an update every 2 months, and Park Journal every 2 months. Most recently, Explore Singapore was updated on November 1, 2026 and Park Journal on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*